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A lot of TVs are still perfectly fine screens. They’re just stuck with slow menus or outdated apps. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is an easy fix for that, and right now it’s $19.99, down from $39.99, its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. It streams in 4K with HDR10+ support, so compatible TVs get brighter highlights and better contrast. That said, it skips Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, so this is not the model for someone building a high-end home theater setup. But for most living rooms and bedrooms, the picture quality looks more than good enough. It also works fine on 1080p or even 720p TVs, so you don’t need a brand-new screen to make use of it. If you are still deciding, our writer Emily Long breaks down what to consider when choosing a streaming stick.
As for the Select’s performance, apps open quickly, and scrolling through menus doesn’t feel sluggish. You get all the major services in one place, from Netflix and Disney+ to Prime Video and Apple TV+, plus a large catalog of free ad-supported content. The remote is simple and practical with dedicated buttons for popular apps, a volume rocker, and a microphone button for Alexa+ (it lacks the hands-free Alexa). For gamers, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription paired with a compatible controller lets you stream select Xbox titles straight to your TV, no console required.
On the downside, this streaming device runs on Wi-Fi 5 rather than Wi-Fi 6, so it won’t fully benefit from the faster speeds and improved performance of newer routers in crowded networks. Storage is 8GB, which is typical for Fire TV sticks, but it can fill up fast if you download many apps. Also, app installations are limited to the Amazon Appstore since sideloading is blocked. To make the most of that storage, it helps to start with the essentials—here are nine worthwhile Fire TV Stick apps to try.
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